Cyclorama Office

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The Scene – A cyclorama is a theater-in-the-round, affording a 360-degree view of a story as depicted on a massive painting. Only three cycloramas survive, and Atlanta's, built in 1921, is considered the best. It permanently hosts the world's largest oil painting. The painting depicts the Civil War's Battle of Atlanta, a bloody event that cost 12,000 American lives and led to the fall of Atlanta. A 3-D diorama in front of the painting adds foreground depth and creates a convincing illusion. – – The Draw – A short introductory film sets up the battle, illustrated in…